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2018 NBA Power Rankings: It’s time to sell on the Cleveland Cavaliers

By Michael Saenz

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 3: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks with Dwyane Wade #9 during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 3, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 3: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks with Dwyane Wade #9 during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 3, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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DALLAS, TX – NOVEMBER 29: Dennis Smith Jr. #1 of the Dallas Mavericks in the first half at American Airlines Center on November 29, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX – NOVEMBER 29: Dennis Smith Jr. #1 of the Dallas Mavericks in the first half at American Airlines Center on November 29, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

24. Dallas Mavericks (15-29)

Since Dennis Smith Jr. returned to the lineup a couple weeks ago, the Dallas Mavericks have been much better. Still, they’re one of those teams that is likely to far down the standings to make any such playoff push in the Western Conference.

Which could make the Mavs open for business in the weeks leading up to the trade deadline. Players like Wes Matthews and J.J. Barea could be interesting names to keep an eye on.

Dallas could swap them for future draft picks or younger players. And with Smith Jr. playing better and better, perhaps investing in a few more young pieces around him will pay dividends in the near future.

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